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Posted on 22 Oct 201921 Oct 2019

Why I’m converting to Top Bar Hives

I’ve been using Langstroth style hives for almost 18 years. They definitely get the job done, as long as you have an extractor, an uncapping system, can lift 40-90 pounds,…

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Posted on 24 Sep 201910 Feb 2020

The 3 types of Beekeepers

Most people do not realize that there are different types of beekeepers and that within these Types there are hundreds of different beekeeping Styles. Today we’re going to define the…

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Posted on 6 Aug 201910 Feb 2020

There are too many honey bees

Yes, the bees are dying. But the only ‘saving’ we need to be doing is by having fewer honey bees.

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Posted on 29 Apr 201910 Feb 2020

An educational picture book your children will love

There’s a new book on the market aimed at teaching young children using vibrant colors and clever rhymes. There’s no better way to teach your children about the importance of…

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Posted on 11 Apr 201910 Feb 2020

How often should I check my hive?

Ahh, the million dollar question. I understand the anxiety of wanting to check your hive but not sure if you should. Or, it may be that you are checking often…

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Posted on 7 Apr 201910 Feb 2020

Top 4 Advantages of Sustainable beekeeping

There’s more to the Next Generation of beekeepers than I originally realized. And I suppose one reason is because beekeeping is incredibly intertwined in our culture. I feel that commercializing…

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Posted on 29 Mar 201910 Feb 2020

Natural Beekeeping with the Warré Hive

Natural Beekeeping with the Warré Hive A Manual by David Heaf There are only two beekeeping practices no matter what type of beehive style you use: the more common Anthropocentric…

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Posted on 17 Mar 201910 Feb 2020

The 7 Methods of Minimal Disturbance

Recently, I’ve been rethinking my beekeeping practices. The principles behind Warré beehives have forced me to think of the relationship and ethical principles I have with my bees as their…

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Jonathan Adam Hargus

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I've been in beekeeping since 2002 That's plenty of time to get stung. I've worked thousands of hives and seen what works and what doesn't. I can't imagine not having a beehive around to poke my nose into (most of the time with a veil on ;) I've been stung more than once and sometimes even deserved it. I'm just a beekeeper who's sick and of commercial beekeeping practices and tired of research looking in all the wrong places to solve common sense issues. It's time for something new!

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